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School Acoustics

School Acoustics: The changes to the Building Regulations Approved Document E in 2003 brought schools under it’s umbrella for the first time. Schools are now required to be designed to the standards articulated in Building Bulletin 93. This is a comprehensive document that is much bigger than Approved Document E itself. It covers the break-in of external noise, control of reverberation times, airborne and impact sound insulation, ventilation, music rooms, rainfall noise and commissioning surveys to name just some of the major aspects.

 

Philip Dunbavin Acoustics Ltd. services include the following:

  • Environmental noise surveys.
  • Design of the building envelope.
  • Control of ventilation system noise.
  • The control of airborne and impact sound insulation.
  • The design of music rooms and other special areas.
  • The control of rainfall noise.
  • Commissioning surveys.
  • Design team meetings, site inspections, commissioning, etc.
  • Full compliance with BB 93 2015.

PDA – Award Winning Independent Acoustic Consultancy

With over 30 years experience in providing expert analysis, advice & design in all areas of noise & vibration.

Based in Warrington, Cheshire, our ANC Registered Acoustic Consultant have considerable experience in all aspects of acoustics.

Here at PDA, we offer a comprehensive service including analysis, full design services, problem-solving and troubleshooting. So that we can provide a tailored solution for our clients, all design and analysis work is undertaken using state-of-the-art technology. Philip Dunbavin Acoustics has nothing to sell but time and expertise. Therefore our clients can be sure that only the most cost-effective, and practical solutions are specified to them by our independent acoustic consultants.

Providing Noise Acoustic Advice All Across The UK

At Philip Dunbavin Acoustics Ltd we aim to provide expert acoustic advice that helps solve the challenges faced by our clients. Our acoustic consultancy services include sound testing, noise surveys, noise assessments, acoustic design advice, and building acoustics.

Our ever-expanding knowledge-base allows us to provide cost-effective and streamlined solutions to a wide spectrum of scenarios. We ensure that we listen carefully and have a clear understanding of our clients’ requirements to present them with practical solutions.

Our advice is not only technically robust but also practical and helpful to our client’s particular situation. At Philip Dunbavin Acoustics Ltd we always look at the bigger picture and work towards the ultimate development goal.

We cover all areas in the UK, undertaking a large amount of sound testing and consulting work in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds & York.

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